Travelling from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Tirana International Airport (TIA): what you need to know
The timezone in Tirana is UTC+1, which is one hour behind Santorini (Thira).
Leave enough time to make your JTR to TIA flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between JTR and TIA include:
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport
Palese Airport
Vienna International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Santorini International Airport (JTR) to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
48 € is currently the best price for a one-way Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 128 €. These fares can change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from JTR to TIA, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and snap up a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from JTR to TIA.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Santorini International Airport (JTR)
92.74% of flights leaving Santorini International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of JTR.
To get to Santorini International Airport from central Santorini (Thira), it'll take about 10 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these stays near JTR:
Arriving at Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near TIA instead:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tirana International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Carwiz, Surprice or Localrent and explore beyond Tirana's main sights.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Tirana International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to central Tirana
From Tirana International Airport, Tirana is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
When to fly to Tirana International Airport (TIA)
The quietest month for a flight from Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Tirana based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Santorini International Airport to Tirana International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Tirana during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JTR to TIA in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Albania
Durrës is just one of the many cities in Albania waiting to be explored after you've experienced Tirana. Around 31 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Lulishtja, Walking Path and Manskuri.
Around 32 kilometres south-east of Tirana, Elbasan is another favourite stop in Albania. Start your sightseeing at Muzeu Etnografik, Altes Fabrikgelände and Stacioni i rruges Egnatia, shek.2 nga romaket.